AS Roma Tickets: How to Get into the Stadio Olimpico

AS Roma play at the Stadio Olimpico, a monument from 1937 with more than 70,000 seats — shared with city rivals Lazio. event-breaks.com explains how the ticket sale works, why every ticket in Italy is issued to a named person, and the secure route into the Foro Italico.

AS Roma is the club of the capital — and one of the few in Europe whose support defines itself through the city itself. A home game at the Stadio Olimpico combines two things that rarely come together: one of the most emotional home ends in Italy, and a city that would be worth the trip without any football at all.

How does the AS Roma ticket sale work?

Sales run through the club's own channels in tiers: season-ticket holders are served first, then a pre-sale window for members, and general sale last. For fixtures of moderate demand that route can work — for the Derby della Capitale and visits from the leading clubs it is a formality.

Then there is the schedule: Serie A finalises its matchdays only a few weeks in advance, depending on television selection. A game can fall anywhere from Saturday afternoon to Monday evening — if you book flights and a hotel early, you will usually not yet know the exact kick-off.

Why is every ticket issued to a named person?

This is the most important particular of a football trip to Italy: every single ticket is personalised. The ticket carries the visitor's name, and at the turnstile it is checked against ID.

In practice, that means we need the following for every person attending:

• First and last name, spelled exactly as in the identity document
• Date of birth
• Nationality
• ID card or passport number

An issued ticket therefore cannot be passed on. Anyone buying a ticket in Italy through classified ads or anonymous secondary platforms ends up at the turnstile holding a stranger's name — and does not get in.

Curva Sud and Curva Nord: one stadium, two clubs

The Stadio Olimpico is the home ground of both of Rome's top-flight clubs, and the division is fixed: the Curva Sud belongs to the AS Roma support, the Curva Nord to Lazio's — regardless of who is formally the host.

The ends are home to the organised support and in practice not accessible to visitors. The Distinti and Tribuna seats along the sides are quieter and offer the better view. One point on choosing a category: the Olimpico is a multi-purpose stadium with an athletics track. The view is therefore more distant than in a football-only ground — a higher seat is worth more here than a cheap one right at the bottom.

Which home games are hardest to get?

Three situations are reliably sold out early:

• Il Derby della Capitale against Lazio Rome — the city derby in the shared stadium and the most emotional game in the capital. Both ends face each other in what is, for each of them, their own home ground.
• Visits from Juventus, Inter and AC Milan: national demand meeting a stadium that is well filled anyway.
• European nights under floodlights: the games many visitors travel for in the first place.

How do I get AS Roma tickets as a visiting fan?

Through event-breaks.com you receive the secure, verified delivery of authentic tickets, with support through the personalisation process and a named contact before and during your trip. You have three options:

• Ticket only: the ticket for your chosen fixture, if you are arranging travel and accommodation yourself.
• Package with accommodation: a guaranteed ticket combined with a hotel night in Rome — the straightforward option for a full weekend.
• Package without accommodation: a guaranteed ticket combined with a local activity, such as a city sightseeing tour.

You'll find all AS Roma tickets & travel packages at a glance on event-breaks.com. For an overview of the league as a whole, see our Serie A ticket guide.

The Stadio Olimpico: a monument in the Foro Italico

The stadium opened in 1937; it was modernised for the 1960 Olympic Games, and the last major renovation came in 1990 for the World Cup. It holds 70,634 in a massive oval structure, making it one of the largest grounds in Italy.

The walk there is part of the experience: it runs through the Foro Italico, an area of monumental sculpture and broad open squares. You pass along tree-lined avenues, hear the first chants, and then the setting comes into view.

One day in the club's history is one no Roma supporter forgets: 28 May 2017, when Francesco Totti said goodbye to his crowd after an entire career at a single club. The speech after the final whistle remains part of what this stadium means to Roma fans.

Getting there and your weekend in Rome

The stadium sits on the Via del Foro Italico in the north of the city, across the Tiber. Buses and the tram will take you there from the centre, running more frequently on matchdays. Both Fiumicino and Ciampino airports are connected by rail and bus respectively.

Rome is the place where an extra day needs the least justification. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Vatican, Trastevere — if you are travelling anyway, plan at least two nights. And if the fixture list cooperates, you can even take in a second match: Lazio play in the same stadium, though never at home on the same weekend.

Frequently asked questions about AS Roma tickets (FAQ)

What data do I need for a ticket in Italy?
For every attendee: full name as it appears on their identity document, date of birth, nationality, and ID card or passport number. Without these details the ticket cannot be issued.

Do AS Roma and Lazio play in the same stadium?
Yes. Both clubs share the Stadio Olimpico. The Curva Sud belongs to the Roma support, the Curva Nord to Lazio's — regardless of who is hosting.

How many people does the Stadio Olimpico hold?
70,634. It opened in 1937 and was last comprehensively renovated in 1990 for the World Cup.

Does the stadium have a running track?
Yes, it is a multi-purpose stadium with an athletics track. The view is therefore more distant than in a football-only ground — a higher seat is worth more than a cheap one right at the bottom.

How do I get tickets for the Derby della Capitale?
The city derby against Lazio is the hardest ticket of the season and goes almost entirely to season-ticket holders and members. Realistically, access is through a provider with verified access, booked well ahead.

Can I get a seat in the Curva Sud?
Generally no. The home end belongs to the organised support. Distinti and Tribuna categories along the sides are the plannable choice.

Are tickets available without a hotel night?
Yes. For Italy we offer the ticket individually as well. Alternatively, book the package with a hotel in Rome.

When are Serie A kick-off times confirmed?
Only a few weeks before the matchday, depending on television selection. Allow some buffer when planning your trip.